cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd: Cisco IOS XE Software Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Mar 27 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands supplied by the user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to a device and submitting crafted input to the affected commands. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges on the affected device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd This advisory is part of the March 27, 2019, release of the Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication, which includes 17 Cisco Security Advisories that describe 19 vulnerabilities. For a complete list of the advisories and links to them, see Cisco Event Response: March 2019 Semiannual Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd is high due to the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd?
To fix cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd, upgrade to the latest Cisco IOS XE Software version released by Cisco that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd?
Organizations using Cisco IOS XE Software are affected by cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd.
Can cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd be exploited remotely?
No, cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd requires an authenticated, local attacker for exploitation.
What are the potential impacts of cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd?
The potential impacts of cisco-sa-20190327-xecmd include unauthorized access and command execution with elevated privileges.
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